i am forever a beckett fan!!! this is how you do a rom com! loved this, thank you netgalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. i can't wait for others to enjoy this as much as i did

I absolutely loved the story of Presley and Beckett. Both characters were well developed and brought out the best in each other. I loved how little by little Presley wowed them with her talents while Beckett introduced her to so many new activities. The storyline and plot was very well developed and flowed so well. I consumed this book in 2 days and didn't want their story to end. I truly cannot wait for it to come out in January. I will definitely be recommending this book to anyone I know!

Good read the book was really well done. This was my first book by the author so I am excited to read more .

Another favorite by Sophie Sullivan! I've *loved* all her books so far and was extatic to dive into Love, Naturally! I've also been on a cinnamon roll hero kick and this checks all the boxes for a new favorite book boyfriend!

Presley books a cabin/lodge weekend for her and her boyfriend for his birthday. Turns out he's not sure he wants to spend 10 days away with her, even though they've been together almost a year. She kicks him to the curb (he was a real douche canoe) and goes on the trip on her own. Upon arrival at the lodge, she meets Beckett and his siblings/niece and she settles in to her cozy, AC stuck at freezing room before getting relocated to Beckett's cabin. Afraid to be by herself she asks him to stay (on the couch). Even though she's a guest at the lodge, working in hospitality herself, she makes some French toast, posts a photo (with a glimpse of an unaware Beckett in the background) and her tens of thousands of followers. And thus the #hotmountainman was born.

Beckett and Presley have amazing chemistry, watching their relationship blossom over the 10 days she was at the lodge was like watching your two besties fall in love. Utterly heartwarming and oh so sweet. While the long distance proved to be a minor blip, the third act resolution worked so well for the story and it was just 🥰🫠🥰
With a smattering of side characters (ollie is just adorable! And the found family of the town and guests) I for sure want to sign up for a stay at the lodge!!



Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my review!

Loved it. A sweet fish out of water romance. Delightful characters. Wish I could visit the lodge and the small town of Smile. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

This is an awwww thats so cute story. She plans a special vacation for her boyfriend only to end up breaking up. The best part is she not into the outdoors and this trip is all outdoors from fishing to hiking... in the process she discovers what she needs in her life. He has a major career decision but finds her irresistible. This is a HEA. 3 stars.


*****************I received an ARC for my honest opinion from NetGalley.*************************

Easy, refreshing, and light romance Novel! The love surrounded by get lost resort is one of a kind. Smile is a town I would love to visit in real life! Beck and Presleys growing love for each other might not be evident to them but to everyone else it’s crystal clear! They just need to get past their own fears and step out of their comfort zones! Slow burn romance with low spice. I received this book as an arc for an honest review.

I really liked this one. I loved the relationship that Beckett and Presley have. I loved Beckett's family and the small town setting.

In her Author’s Notes, Sophie Sullivan writes that, I’m paraphrasing, she wants her books to make people happy. Well, she obviously understood the assignment because Love, Naturally is a ginormous ball of sunshine. 10/10, would recommend. I was actually smiling while reading.

(Minor editing note that I hope will be caught before finished copies go out: Mackinaw City does not have a hospital. Closest ER is Mackinac Straits in St. Ignace just over the bridge.)

I received a copy of this book from St. Martin’s Griffin.

I am mad at this book, because WHY is Beckett not REAL and for Me?? He was so swoon worthy and his romance with Presley held so much chemistry. I loved this cute quick read, and I can't wait to meet more men from this talented author.

Love Naturally is an adorable story with “fish out of water” FMC and a “loyal to a fault” MMC. There is a deliciously slow burn, worth the wait, and it has big found family energy. There are also fake relationship shenanigans. Two of my favorite tropes!


WHAT I LOVED MOST:

While Presley was a city girl, she was determined and proud, and not “Whoa is me, I’m outside.” She embraced and fell in love with nature (except hiking :P)

Get Lost Lodge Family. It felt like a two week long summer camp! There’s a crush, adventures in nature, new friends who become family, dinners together, S’MORES!

I was sold on how in love Presley and Beckett became, despite it being a short time. When they weren’t on page together, I missed their budding romance.

Bernie. Full of chattiness, wisdom, and surprises.

MY FAVORITE QUOTES:

“Is tonight going to ruin me for all other stars?” “God, I hope so.”

“Yes, I’ll google options. We don’t use the wedgie as payback nearly enough these days. It was a classic for a reason.”

“Beckett looked at Presley with what he was sure was an expression of awe. This woman was magic. Maybe one little peek behind the curtain wouldn’t hurt.”

I really hope that there will be more books set in this Get Lost Lodge setting. There were many characters I met that I would love a dive into their stories. Fingers crossed!
This is for sure a perfect read when you need something cozy with a bit of spice and a lot of heart.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sophie Sullivan for the e-ARC. I appreciated the opportunity to read this book and give an honest review.

Add Beckett to my book boyfriend list, STAT! These characters are perfect. Is it cliche a city girl comes out and finds herself in the country with a REAL man... yes! However it's not so in your face. The female lead, comes in ready to take on the world. Immediately getting her hands dirty and never once thinking of herself. Obsessed with them both, the town of Smile and the Get Lost Fishing resort.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC to this awesome novel, in exchange for my honest opinion.

Presley Ayers, a woman who's more comfortable in heels than hiking boots, gets dumped by her boyfriend just before their camping trip to the Get Lost Lodge near Lake Michigan. Undeterred, she decides to go on the trip solo. At the lodge, she meets Beckett Keller, a rugged outdoorsman dealing with lodge troubles of his own. Despite their mismatched interests, they can't deny the chemistry between them. Sparks fly as they navigate their differences, making them question if opposites really do attract.

I liked the idea behind the story, but I’m just not a fan of love-at-first-sight scenarios. I really wanted to enjoy it, but it felt too clichéd, like it had all the typical elements you find in these kinds of stories. Also, there were parts where the plot seemed to drag, and some bits felt like they were repeating.

I liked the characters, especially Presley and Beckett, and the whole found family vibe was a high point for me. I did appreciate Presley's independence when she dumped her boyfriend and went on the trip alone, even if she seemed a bit codependent sometimes later in the story. The lodge idea and the side characters were interesting, especially Ollie, but I wished they had more spotlight to make the story feel more authentic. However, Sophie Sullivan's writing paints such a vivid picture that I felt like I was right there in Smile and Get Lost, soaking in the town and the lodge's atmosphere.

The insta-love trope in this story made it seem a bit like fanfiction. Personally, I find instant love romances can be hit or miss, and this one definitely missed the mark for me. I still remain open to Sullivan's future works, and I would love to read more of a slow burn from her!

"Love, Naturally" is set to publish January 16, 2024. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Luckily this was a super quick read. However, I did not enjoy it much. I'm not a huge fan of insta love in a contemporary romance book. While I know feelings can happen quickly and heavily, 10 days is just a bit unrealistic. I also feel like there were so many tropes included in this I couldn't keep up.

Presly was so annoying to me. Wish she wasn't the stereotypical female afraid of bugs or creatures of literally any kind. I did appreciate her still doing hard things though. Absolutely cannot relate as I love hiking and being outdoors and finding creatures (a salamander is an amazing find and I could cry happy tears). I don't always need to relate to characters but this was just too much for me.

This Beckett seemed too similar to In the Weeds Beckett by BK Borison. Especially with going live on social media and asking for forgiveness and spouting their love. Pretty much exactly the same.

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc.

This book was the equivalent of a warm hug. It was seriously such a good read and one of the better "sweet" romances I've read in quite a few months. The found family elements were *chef's kiss.*

No graphic sex scenes depicted, so this novel would be great for a younger audience or for readers who don't like all of the spice.

Even though the main timeline of the book only happens over a span of 10 days, the timeline of the novel doesn't actually feel rushed, or on the flip side of that, doesn't feel to drawn out either. Sophie Sullivan absolutely nailed it.

Fav quote - "I've had better days, gramps." "The good thing about that is you know they exist." I felt that.

Ollie was such an adorable addition to the side characters and added the perfect amount of extra cuteness and sweetness to the book. I absolutely loved her.

Overall, an absolutely beautifully written small town romance. 100% looking forward to reading more from Sophie Sullivan.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Sophie Sullivan.

Hotel services specialist and social media influencer Presley Ayer’s is excited to surprise her boyfriend with a vacation to the Get Lost Lodge. When the jerk tells her he’d rather go with a friend than her, she surprises them both and decides to take the trip on her own. A tried and true city girl, Presley is a fish out of water learning to hike, bike, and fish on the cute, but rustic island. But she finds she loves the place and the people, especially Beckett Keller. Beckett’s brother owns the lodge and Beckett and their sister Jilly are helping him fix it up and make it profitable. Beckett is at a crossroads in his life and is trying to decide whether to start his own business or take a job hours away from his family. Presley popping up in his life is a complication. Beckett is looking for his forever, but Presley’s whole life is in the city. Can they navigate their differences and get their happily ever after?

Love, Naturally by Sophie Sullivan is a feel good, warm fuzzy story. The characters are amazing. Presley is just the sweetest, most helpful person. She desperately wants to find a family and place to belong. Beckett is such a marshmallow. He’s kind, a hard-worker, a beloved member of his community, and believes in family first. They were made for each other and couldn’t help but be drawn to one another. The Keller’s, the citizens of Smile, and the guests of Get Lost Lodge were all wonderful. Smile was the best little town. A place anyone would be lucky to live in. A place where the community pulls together and neighbors help neighbors. Sullivan has given us a sweet, heartwarming romance. Low on the angst and high on the happy. The writing was joyful and fun. A nice little treat for readers. Sullivan leaves you wanting more from the community of Smile, the Get Lost Lodge, and the Keller family.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the ARC! I've read a couple of Sullivan's other novels and enjoyed them. In this one, I loved the instant attraction and palpable chemistry between Presley and Beck! However, at times I thought the pacing was a little slow and the writing a little repetitive. This was somewhere between a 3 and 3.5 for me overall, but I did really enjoy parts of it, especially Presley's self-growth thanks to Beck.

3/5 ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy to read and review.

It was overall a cute story. I felt like the beginning was too fast and the middle was too slow. However, the ending timing was just right! It would’ve been 4 stars for me had the beginning and middle timing been a little more “right.”

I loved the main character, Presley. She learned who she was, stretched herself, and grew a lot. I also loved the family relationships. And the sweet friendships.

This is my first book by this author, so I have nothing to base my expectation on except the blurb. I found it a bit odd that the day after breaking up with her boyfriend of 8 months, Presley was falling in love with a new guy. I just struggled with this despite knowing it can happen because the execution of the way she felt towards Becket. Basically, the chemistry was lacking for me. I loved the setting of the book which was a big plus. I felt that at times this book was repetitive, like Beckett constantly reminding us that he’s afraid to share his dream with his family. I also felt that there were too many attempts at making Presley seem high maintenance. Just because you don’t like camping and enjoy nice things, doesn’t mean you’re high maintenance. The pacing was also off. For such an insta love romance, the pages moved very slowly.

This just wasn’t the book I wanted it to be.

Thank you so much to the publisher and netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Sadly, I did not finish this book! Halfway through the book, I just gave up. This is my second book by Sophie, first one was “How to love your neighbour”. I enjoyed it much more than this.

The premise of the plot was promising but the writing for me failed it. Character wise, I liked Beckett(MMC) more than Presley(FMC). She broke up with her idiot boyfriend and on almost the same day fell for another guy. Beckett is sweet and charming, but the plot that he is always worrying about telling his family about his passion project, is repeatedly reminded in every chapter.

The family at Get Lost Lodge is all good people, nice characters nothing wrong. But, somehow the writing doesn’t flow well for me. Every minute of every day is explained in lot of words, everybody standing in the scene is mentioned. I couldn’t care about each guest at the lodge and their thoughts. The chapters are dual pov which is a plus for me, but I felt strange. It felt like the writing was one minute first person account and the next it felt third person account in the same paragraph? Also, the pacing is slow. Maybe, this needed more editing.

Sorry I feel bad for not reading it but I pushed for 21 chapters and couldn’t look forward to next half of the book. Thanks netgalley for sharing the arc in return for my honest feedback.